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How did you hear about the group? (friend, Facebook, an invite, Meetup search, etc.)

I was contacted by the organizer (Vadim).

What do you hope to get out of this group?

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What's your favorite pastime?

Reading and watching movies/documentaries.

Would you like just to participate or also help with organizing the events?

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Do you use Twitter or Facebook? Please follow us: @Chicago_Veg or Facebook.com/ChicagoVeg

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Introduction

I'd like to meet other vegetarian/vegan people for socializing and gaining information. I became vegetarian due to my beliefs in animal rights, and am nearly vegan at this point.

What JimW is saying about this Meetup Group

It seems like a good group and the people are friendly and knowledgeable. It's only my second event with the group. I have conflicts with my work schedule that prevent me from attending many of the events, but I hope to attend more in the future.

ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental community where everyone can feel welcome to express their opinions, socialize, and have fun! Some of the fun activities include the following: exchanging vegan recipes (raw and not raw), vegan food potlucks, dining out at local vegetarian/vegan/raw restaurants, lectures pertaining to the vegetarian/vegan/raw lifestyle, and outreach events that promote a vegan lifestyle. We see the importance of educating others about advantages of veganism/vegetarianism, and we believe that a continuous education and supportive community are vitally important to sustain a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle.

Join us for delicious raw food/vegan/vegetarian meals, share your favorite recipes, discuss living a healthy vegetarian/vegan/raw food lifestyle, support green/eco living, and make new friends!

Everyone is welcome, from the vegetarian/vegan/raw food-curious to the 100% vegetarian/vegan/vegan-raw-foodists.

In addition to our monthly events, ChicagoVeg is also the lead organizer of the Chicago Veggie Pride Parade (CVPP). The goal of the parade is "Celebrating the Vegan/Vegetarian Lifestyle!" Featuring guest speakers, a costume contest, and tons of fun, CVPP is a wonderful all-encompassing event to support local vegans and vegetarians, as well as to raise awareness in the general public about the benefits of a plant-based diet. We encourage everyone, vegans or not vegans, to come and walk, socialize, learn, and of course celebrate the Vegan/Vegetarian lifestyle with us!